Apple plans to add custom 5G modem to future Vision Pro headsets

Apple is planning to equip future Vision Pro headsets with a custom modem chip, which may enable cellular support. The first version of this modem will debut in 2025 with slower sub-6GHz 5G connectivity, while more advanced versions are expected later. The second-generation Vision Pro headset could launch as early as 2025, featuring an M5 chip. Apple is also developing a lower-cost version of the Vision Pro, but the timeline for its release remains uncertain, with some analysts suggesting it may not arrive until after 2027. Apple aims to phase out Qualcomm's 5G modem chips by integrating its own technology into various devices, including future Macs and augmented reality glasses. The timeline for adding 5G to the Vision Pro is still unclear.